fallenfeatherstudio

I have been addicted to lip balm for years. It will help you. You may be breathing thru your mouth more than you realize.

I said the same thing "what have I done" but yesterday was day seven post-op and I feel great...hope things get better

Hey everyone! I'm two days post op and I'm a loser now! Yayy! They found a small umbilical hernia and they gave that a few tiny stitches to rectify that once they were doing my sleeve.
In some pain but I stay on top of my painkillers. I'm up walking a bunch, going to the bathroom and finally able to continue sipping my Water. Just had my first sip of Protein Shake and boy have my taste buds changed!
I will be completely honest I woke up from surgery saying to myself "what the hell have you done to yourself" and I can't believe I had to do this but those feelings quickly went away when I started thinking of my new life and being around for my family ❤️
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Hey everyone! I'm two days post op and I'm a loser now! Yayy! They found a small umbilical hernia and they gave that a few tiny stitches to rectify that once they were doing my sleeve.
In some pain but I stay on top of my painkillers. I'm up walking a bunch, going to the bathroom and finally able to continue sipping my Water. Just had my first sip of Protein Shake and boy have my taste buds changed!
I will be completely honest I woke up from surgery saying to myself "what the hell have you done to yourself" and I can't believe I had to do this but those feelings quickly went away when I started thinking of my new life and being around for my family ❤️
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I was told to take my medicine, crushed in applesauce starting at day 2. It seems to go down ok for me. I use unsweetened applesauce and it's about a tablespoon with my meds.

Thanks for your responses and I hope everyone's doing well.????
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Because my plan doesn't call for carb restriction (and I get very ill in ketosis), unsweetened applesauce has been in my diet since day 2, it was included in the full liquids list from my surgeon.

Hey everyone! I'm two days post op and I'm a loser now! Yayy! They found a small umbilical hernia and they gave that a few tiny stitches to rectify that once they were doing my sleeve.
In some pain but I stay on top of my painkillers. I'm up walking a bunch, going to the bathroom and finally able to continue sipping my Water. Just had my first sip of Protein Shake and boy have my taste buds changed!
I will be completely honest I woke up from surgery saying to myself "what the hell have you done to yourself" and I can't believe I had to do this but those feelings quickly went away when I started thinking of my new life and being around for my family ❤️
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Congratulations!!!

Congratulations on your surgery and the beginning of a new you.

Hey everyone! I'm two days post op and I'm a loser now! Yayy! They found a small umbilical hernia and they gave that a few tiny stitches to rectify that once they were doing my sleeve.
In some pain but I stay on top of my painkillers. I'm up walking a bunch, going to the bathroom and finally able to continue sipping my Water. Just had my first sip of Protein Shake and boy have my taste buds changed!
I will be completely honest I woke up from surgery saying to myself "what the hell have you done to yourself" and I can't believe I had to do this but those feelings quickly went away when I started thinking of my new life and being around for my family ❤️
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Hey everyone! I'm two days post op and I'm a loser now! Yayy! They found a small umbilical hernia and they gave that a few tiny stitches to rectify that once they were doing my sleeve.
In some pain but I stay on top of my painkillers. I'm up walking a bunch, going to the bathroom and finally able to continue sipping my Water. Just had my first sip of Protein Shake and boy have my taste buds changed!
I will be completely honest I woke up from surgery saying to myself "what the hell have you done to yourself" and I can't believe I had to do this but those feelings quickly went away when I started thinking of my new life and being around for my family ❤️
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Good luck!!!
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Oh my goodness, my day is here. Tomorrow at 9:45am EST. I'm so nervous and scared and excited!
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Oh my goodness, my day is here. Tomorrow at 9:45am EST. I'm so nervous and scared and excited!
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@"fallenfeatherstudio" you will do great!
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Oh my goodness, my day is here. Tomorrow at 9:45am EST. I'm so nervous and scared and excited!
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Watching tv waiting to be prepped
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I've finally received my approval from United Healthcare after waiting an excruciating 7 days. My surgery has been scheduled for January 18th and I couldn't be more excited! Any pointers for a new sleever?
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Hello sorry for the delay. Still trying to figure out the app. Can't tell if someone is responding or just posting. I don't think it's Water weight. I told my doctor I am snacking late in the evening but he it's not a real concern but advised me to start walking and the weight loss should improve. Don't laugh ut starting today on the treadmill. Hey its the holiday I deserve a slip. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery! I am 1 year out next week and I can tell you, this qas absolutely life changing! I look forward to pictures now. I share size 6 clothing with my 18 year old daughter. I don't even think about what I am hiding or showing in my clothing selections anymore. I actually wear leggings and yoga pants and my husband says things like "what a cute little bottom you have!" Enjoy this journey, and enjoy a new you. By Christmas next year, you will feel so good and so much more like the genuine YOU! Hugs!
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Tomorrow is my big day. I'm so scared about complications but at the same time I am excited about a new life. One where I can keep up and play with my two year old son, where my autoimmune disease isn't triggered all of the time and where I don't have to where clothes that I feel help me to "hide". I don't where makeup or jewelry or get my hair done because I just want to hide from everyone, to blur in to the background. I don't want to be like that anymore. I don't want my family to have to say "I know you don't want to be in the picture". I hate that person. I'm glad to be getting the chance to show the world that I am a person and I don't have to hide anymore. But that scared feeling still lies there.
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I relate to you to the biggest T. I'm rarely ever in pics and I absolutely hate to be in them. But, we are getting a new lease in life. Let's embrace the changes that we are making. Yours is tomorrow, I may have another few months or so.
I have been putting on the minimal makeup (blush, lipstick, and a little mascara) and it's been the biggest pickup for me. I feel pretty and it goes on so fast. Do something small to start...makeup, or even just get your hair done as the previous poster suggested. I still hide in big frumpy clothes, but even with makeup I still feel much better.
Congrats on your journey though. I pray nothing but blessings over you.
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I think you should go get your hair done as soon as you feel up to it, and get a few nice articles of clothing that make you feel comfortable going for a walk or doing some light yoga or moving around. You should treat yourself because you deserve it! And the hard work of eating properly and moving will require feeling good about yourself.
I think it would be cool if someone near me would offer a "fat yoga" class. I bet they'd get a lot of customers! My daughter is studying to be a yoga instructor and I'm trying to encourage her to teach a class that caters to obese people and offers us comaraderie and moral support. She gives me private lessons tailored to my body and I love them. It's such a shame that so many exercise classes are competitive in nature.
But the point is, go out and do some nice things for yourself because you deserve it!

Tomorrow is my big day. I'm so scared about complications but at the same time I am excited about a new life. One where I can keep up and play with my two year old son, where my autoimmune disease isn't triggered all of the time and where I don't have to where clothes that I feel help me to "hide". I don't where makeup or jewelry or get my hair done because I just want to hide from everyone, to blur in to the background. I don't want to be like that anymore. I don't want my family to have to say "I know you don't want to be in the picture". I hate that person. I'm glad to be getting the chance to show the world that I am a person and I don't have to hide anymore. But that scared feeling still lies there.
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